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As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $1.7 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains offices in Bannockburn, Ill. (headquarters); Taos, N.M.; Arlington, Va.; Garden Grove, Calif.; Stockholm, Sweden; Moscow, Russia; and Shanghai and Shenzhen, China.

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Article Examining the Impact of Tin Whiskers
Tin whiskers remain a big concern, but Delphi has devised techniques for minimizing their impact
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Article Winners of 2010 IPC Corporate Recognition Awards
Raytheon Company and DuPont have been long-time IPC supporters
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Article IPC-7351B, Part 2
IPC-7351B brings improved automation tools, calculation and documentation
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Slideshow Electrical vs. Mechanical Requirements and Their Impact on Material Selection
Presentation by Mark Verbrugge of Minco Products and Sidney Cox of DuPont
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Researchers air ideas on eliminating solder

9/2/2010 8:58 AM  by  Terry Costlow

By nature, research projects are surrounded by an air of uncertainty, many of them never progress outside the laboratory. But over time, many of them bear fruit and move into the mainstream. If two projects announced last month gain market acceptance and becomes a success story, they will a have significant impact on board fabrication [...]

Changes to U.S. Export Controls are Good News for the Electronics Industry

8/31/2010 4:17 PM  by  Ron Chamrin

Today, the White House announced plans to reform the U.S. export control system by updating and modifying export control lists, licensing policies, and export enforcement. U.S. export controls include the laws and regulations managing the sale or transfer of sensitive goods and technology, services, and expertise to non-U.S. citizens. The changes in export controls are [...]

Causes and Solutions for Solder Ball Defects

8/31/2010 9:11 AM  by  Kim Sterling

Industry expert Bob Willis explains the impact of flux and solder mask on solder ball defects in this video based on the  National Physical Laboratory Defect Database. The defect database allows engineers to search through a range of defects covering components, printed circuit boards, solder joints and assembly problems. The aim is to add more [...]

IPC Tech Question Online

What are acceptability requirements for a board…?

8/24/2010 5:03 PM  by  IPC

IPC Vice President David Bergman explains new requirements from IPC-A-610 for soldering two boards together.

Answered by IPC Vice President - International Relations, David Bergman
Originally posted 8/24/10


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August 31, 2010: California Chapters of IPC and SMTA Host Annual Golf Get-Together
Portion of Proceeds Help Fund THINK Together

August 30, 2010: IPC Electronics Assembly Conference in Budapest Offers Critical Information on Quality and Reliability
Free conference for qualified professionals

August 27, 2010: IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for July 2010

August 25, 2010: Call for Participation in the 12th Electronic Circuits World Convention

August 25, 2010: IPC Electronics Training Media Now Offers Automated Testing Feature

August 24, 2010: Changes in Key Electronics Manufacturing Standards Focus of Half-day Workshops at Electronics Midwest
Early-bird 20 percent savings available through August 27

August 3, 2010: IPC Industry Executive Conference Features Forecasts, Materials Issues and Executive Sessions

August 2, 2010: Electronics Reliability and Sustainability Focus of IPC Technical Conference

July 26, 2010: IPC Conference on the Military Market Offers Solutions and Opportunities for the North American EMS Industry

July 26, 2010: IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for June 2010

July 21, 2010: IPC Releases New Revision of Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern Standard

July 20, 2010: Online Registration Now Open for Electronics Midwest
IPC and Canon Establish Midwest's Largest Electronics Manufacturing Show

July 14, 2010: IPC Issues Call for Participation for Electronics Assembly Conference in Budapest

July 12, 2010: IPC and ESDA Collaborate on Required ESD Training for Electronics Assembly Operators

July 9, 2010: Nation's Fastest Growing Electronics Manufacturing Marketplace Gears Up for Electronics Midwest

July 8, 2010: IPC Comments on India's Proposed E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2010

July 2, 2010: IPC Celebrates Victory in Canada: Canadian Government Will Not Restrict Rosins

June 29, 2010: IEEE Standards on Environmentally Preferable Electronic Equipment Will Impact Entire Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain — IPC Urges Industry Members to Get Involved in the Ballot

June 25, 2010: IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for May 2010

June 21, 2010: IPC Members Visit 70 Congressional Offices in D.C. — All in a Capitol-Hill-Day's Work

June 16, 2010: IPC Electronics Symposium to Highlight RoHS Revisions, Other Key Regulations